Many nonprofits are so focused on the mission that they neglect the organization. Without a strong organization, a nonprofit cannot support its mission indefinitely.

NESC helps clients assess their organization’s strengths and weaknesses and take corrective action where necessary. Our assessments focus on two areas: Leadership and Resources:

Leadership

• Board of Directors – An engaged and effective board with the right mix of business and nonprofit skills.
• Management Culture – Defined roles and responsibilities with goals and plans in place.
• Performance Targets – Performance targets and a monitoring/measurement system.

Resources

• Finance – Effective budgeting and financial management procedures
• Staff/Volunteers – Defined roles and responsibilities and a volunteer recruiting plan
• Fundraising – A fundraising plan with clear roles and responsibilities

We work with you to determine your organization’s effectiveness in these areas. Depending on the organization, we may recommend developing a long-term strategic plan or a short-term action plan focused on a few key priorities.

An NESC organizational assessment is our work with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (click on article)